Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d06-2d5e-731f-9602-5514583da79d/national-trust-ni-woodland-restoration-at-the-argory closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # National Trust - NI - Woodland Restoration at The Argory [The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-trust-for-places-of-historic-interest-or-natural-beauty) Estimated value £80,000 Published 23 Dec 2025 Deadline Closed 16 Jan 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Argory Estate, County Armagh, Northern Ireland - a 126-hectare historic property with significant areas of ancient and long-established woodland. The National Trust invites tenders for woodland restoration works, focusing on the removal and control of invasive species such as rhododendron ponticum and cherry laurel across designated woodland compartments. The contract includes: • Initial clearance and disposal of invasive plants • Follow-up treatments in 2027 and 2028 • Compliance with UK Forestry Standards and best practice guidelines The Argory's woodlands are a rare and valuable ecological and cultural resource. Mature ancient semi-natural broadleaf woodland covers less than 0.08% of Northern Ireland's land area. This project aims to protect biodiversity, restore habitat quality, and safeguard the historic landscape for future generations. • Site visit booking deadline: 8 January 2026 • Tender submission deadline: 4 pm, 16 January 2026 • Proposed contract start date: 26 January 2026 Interested? Site visits are essential and must be booked in advance. This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. [supplierlive.proactisp2p.com](https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/) Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on ### Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal. Participating Suppliers will bear their own costs, and seek appropriate advice, for the preparation of their response. ### Contract Length This contract will run from 26th January 2026 - 22nd March 2028 Read full description ## CPV classification Forestry services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/68e98c1a-ee19-46af-83e8-139614aed59e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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